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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.08, 1,823.04 and 730.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.08, 1,823.04 and 730.08 is: 1,094.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.08 : 1,823.04 = 730.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.08/1,823.04 = 730.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.08x = 1,823.04 × 730.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.08x = 1,330,965.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,330,965.04/1,216.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.47

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